TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE
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ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
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PREVENTION
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FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
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FIRE
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Extremely flammable.
Cylinder may explode in heat of fire.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out; in other cases extinguish with
water spray.
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EXPLOSION
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Gas/air mixtures are explosive.
Risk of fire and explosionon contact with ozone or concentrated nitric acid.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.
Combat fire from a sheltered position.
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EXPOSURE
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Cough.
Headache.
Laboured breathing.
Nausea.
Sore throat.
Weakness.
Wheezing. Weak and irregular pulse. Haemoglobinuria.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
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Cold-insulating gloves.
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ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
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EYES
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Redness.
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Eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION
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